Become a Professional Grant Writer

Delray Beach, FL, February 20, 2011 --(PR.com)-- American Writers & Artists Inc. (AWAI), www.awaionline.com, recently announced they will be holding a free virtual event on February 19, 2011 called the Work-at-Home Career Summit, which will bring together a vibrant group of speakers who all own their own businesses and successfully work from home.

The main goal of most AWAI members is to work at home, so AWAI is responding by providing the inside scoop on eight (8) reputable work-at-home careers. Grant writing is one of those opportunities, and with more than $500 billion available in grants each year, matching organizations that need money to funders who are giving away money is both profitable and fun for people who want to work from home.

According to Salary.com, freelance grant writers make an average of $52,500 per year when starting out. And the full-time job outlook is also promising – according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, grant writing positions are expected to grow 14% by 2018.

During the session, Toni Rockis, who has turned her career of grant writing into a thriving six-figure home-based business, will talk about why she chose to work from home as a grant writer and how she made the transition. “Over the last 30 years, Toni has written more than 250 grant proposals for educational institutions and clients across the nation, and has been successful in acquiring more than $65M in grant funding,” said Katie Yeakle, AWAI’s Executive Director. “She’s the expert on grant writing and her presentation is a must-see for people evaluating different work-at-home opportunities.”

By the end of Toni’s presentation, participants will know how working from home as a grant writer can change their lives. They will learn:

- Why grant writing is a fantastic work-at-home opportunity;
- Why now is a great time to be a grant writer;
- What a grant writer really does;
-Six reasons you’ll want to consider becoming a grant writer;
- The amount of money grant writers can make;
- Eight characteristics of successful freelance grant writers;
- How easy it is to get started;
- The flexibility of a grant writer’s schedule;
- Whether or not the economy is affecting grant writers;
- Six ways to get started as a grant writer;
- And, where you can go for additional information.

“I’m very pleased to be involved in AWAI’s Work-at-Home Summit. It gives me the chance to introduce grant writing as a fantastic opportunity for those who want to lead a personally rewarding life and also have financial success, all while enjoying the luxury of working from their homes,” said Toni. “While there are several ways to make money working from your home, grant writing is—in my opinion—one you’ll want to consider.”

To learn more about the virtual Work-at-Home Career Summit and the resources available to start a new career, or to find skilled copywriters, travel writers, photographers and graphic designers, please visit www.awaionline.com or call 1-866-879-2924.

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